Archive for December, 2011

Santa's Lil Helper - Destiny Monique Arredondo [Pictures]

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Destiny Monique Arredondo

Christmas is almost upon us and who wouldn't want something as fine as Destiny Monique to unwrap under the tree?

The H-Town native and U.S. Marine Corps. veteran can order me around any day.

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Hip-Hop Wired & Def Jam Present "Too Loud" Concert Ticket Giveaway

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Hip-Hop Wired & Def Jam "Too Loud" Concert Tickets Giveaway

 

Def Jam & Hip-Hop Wired are in the holiday spirit and giving away tickets to see the legendary label's newest recording artist, Wax!  The event goes down Friday, December 30th at Webster Hall in New York City, so act fast!

 

We want to know what you plan to do for New Year's Eve.  Tell us how you plan on getting "Too Loud" by tweeting us @HipHopWired & @bigWAX using the hashtag #TooLoud.  The craziest and wildest party(er) will win the tickets!

 

The Winner will be selected on Wednesday, December 28th!  Remember, let us know how you plan to get "Too Loud" by using the Hashtag #TooLoud.  In case you're not sure what we mean by "Too Loud," here's an example...

 

 

Download Wax's "Eviction Notice" Mixtape, Here.

Update: Tyler The Creator Arrest Confirmed

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Update: Tyler The Creator Arrest Confirmed

 

Updating a previous report, Tyler the Creator says he wasn't arrested nor jailed following his vandalism incident.  He's since taken to Twitter to clear his name, and the situation, up a bit.

 

 

However, according to TMZ, this video leads us to think otherwise.

 

 

The Weeknd 'Echoes Of Silence' [Mixtape]

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

The Weeknd - Echoes Of Silence

 

The new year is approaching, and The Weeknd fans were getting antsy for some new tunes. Luckily the Toronto crooner gave in and released his lastest effort, 'Echoes of Silence.'

The mixtape continues with the moody theme that garnered success with his previous releases, 'House of Balloons' and 'Thursday.' The singer starts off boldly with a an impressive rendition of Michael Jackson's "Dirty Diana," captivating ears with "XO" and "Initiation," and closing off with an unexpectedly softer toned title track.

Click here to download.

Big Tigger Fired On His Birthday

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Big Tigger Fired On His Birthday

 

WPGC's Morning Show with Big Tigger and Free is no more.  Yesterday (December 22), Tigger confirmed reports that the he and the Washington, DC station had agreed to part ways via his Twitter account.

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Drake Speaks On Fan Tattoo, Threatens Tattoo Artist

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Drake Speaks On Fan Tattoo, Threatens Tattoo Artist

Another day, another publicity stunt. The digital world went crazy when a Drake fan tweeted a photo of herself, eyebrows shaved and all, with Drake's name tattooed on her forehead in bold letters.

In a recent interview with LA radio station Power 106, Drizzy was asked if he had seen the photo and what he thought about the fans display of admiration. The Young Money protege didn't find it too flattering, going as far as denouncing the tattoo artist responsible.

“I want to meet her and understand what happened," Drake said earnestly. "The guy who tatted is a f*c&ing a*s^ole though, I will tell you that. I don't f*%Ck (more...)

Shawty Lo Hospitalized Due To Diabetes [Exclusive Video]

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Shawty Lo Hospitalized Due To Diabetes [Video]

 

Shawty Lo had a scare this week, but is doing well now. The G-Unit recruit/D4L boss suffers from diabetes and was hospitalized on Tuesday (December 20).

Shawty Lo's manager Johnnie Cabbell spoke with (more...)

Air Jordan XI 'Concord' Retro Released, Mayhem Ensues [Video]

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Air Jordan XI 'Concord' Released, Mayhem Ensues

 

The Air Jordan XI ‘Concord' Retro was released last night, and so was the coonery. Across the country, people were getting arrested, assaulted and pepper sprayed while attempting to purchase a pair, or two—or more—of the highly prized, $180 sneaker. While e-mail servers of sites like NikeStore.com and Footlocker.com slowed and stalled, the people that braved lines that stretched hundreds deep for a chance to get a pair of the kicks early had to deal with the possibility of imminent f**kery.  Just one example (more...)

50 Cent Performs "Wait Until Tonight" & "In Da Club" On X-Factor [Video]

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

50 Cent Performs "Wait Until Tonight" & "In Da Club" On X-Factor

 

50 Cent hits the X-Factor to perform his latest release, "Wait Until Tonight," off his latest mixtape  'The Big 10.'  Fif is back to the music right now, and has delivered with 'The Big 10'; a solid compilation that can potentially be what Fif needs to get back to his spot atop the rap heap.

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Brianna - Rack City Freestyle [Official Video]

Friday, December 23rd, 2011

Brianna - Rack City Freestyle [Official Video]

 

The team who helped make Rick Ross a star is back with another one.

Poe Boy Music will unveil Brianna on Christmas with the release of her mixtape Face Off.

2012 is gonna big year for the emergence of female MCs.

Now we can have a real "Best Female Rapper Of The Year" category.  No disrespect but no one else should have been up against Nicki this year.

Looks like viable competition is emerging... no diss.

 

 

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